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Draper Elevate: Advancing Cordless Manual Roller Shade Performance
February 13, 2026
A new standard for manual shading solutions
Draper, Inc. has introduced Elevate, a next-generation cordless manual roller shade designed to meet growing demand for safer, smoother, and more refined manual shading systems in residential interiors. As interest in child-safe and visually clean window treatments continues to rise, Elevate offers a modern alternative to traditional manual shade technologies.
Designed for safety, precision, and durability
Elevate roller shades eliminate dangling cords and bead chains, replacing them with a streamlined, one-touch operating experience. At the core of the system is BalanceFit™ Technology, an advanced internal control mechanism engineered to deliver consistent performance and smooth operation over time.
When properly installed, the system provides controlled movement with minimal drift, allowing shades to stop smoothly at the desired height. This contributes to both user comfort and long-term reliability, even with frequent daily use.
Flexible dimensions for modern interiors
Compared to earlier cordless manual solutions, Elevate significantly expands design flexibility. The system supports:
- Narrow applications: widths starting at approximately 12 inches
- Taller installations: shade heights up to 96 inches
- Stable operation: minimal tension variation over time
These capabilities make Elevate suitable for a wide range of window sizes and architectural layouts, from compact openings to expansive glazed areas.
Seamless integration with Draper hardware
Elevate technology is available across multiple Draper shade platforms, including FlexShade® Elevate, FlexStyle® Elevate, and FlexStyle Cassette Elevate. This allows designers and specifiers to maintain visual consistency throughout a project, especially when combining manual and motorized shading solutions within the same space.
The result is a cohesive interior aesthetic that balances performance, safety, and understated elegance.
Elevating the manual shade experience
By rethinking cordless manual operation, Draper Elevate moves beyond the limitations of earlier designs. The system combines refined usability with contemporary styling, making it a compelling option for modern homes and well-designed residential environments where simplicity and performance are equally important.
Original article:
https://blog.draperinc.com/2026/02/new-elevate-roller-shades/
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Company: 
Draper, Inc.
Product: Window Shades
Source: https://blog.draperinc.com/2026/02/new-elevate-roller-shades/
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